Garcia focused on task of winning amid talk of disgruntled RoS stars

MANILA, Philippines — Going into Friday night’s game, Caloy Garcia knew he had to wrestle with a big task.

And that task wasn’t solely hinged on winning.

With three of Rain or Shine’s main cogs reportedly asking for a trade, Garcia felt the heavy burden of not only securing a victory but also drumming up a tune to which the whole team could join in cadence.

“It was more of a challenge on my side to try to get the players motivated,” he shared.


"Well, we all know going into this game na may lumabas na issue regarding those three players. But sabi ko nga sa kanila we just have to be professional about it and put the effort,” he added.

Earlier this week, a report by Spin.ph said that Raymond Almazan, Beau Belga and Jericho Cruz have appealed to be shipped out of the team.

The thing is, Garcia said, the rumors are just that. Rumors.

"Ang nakakatawa lang is that hindi naman sila nagpapatrade eh,” the second-year Painters mentor revealed. “That's the only thing na [shocked] me.”

Author: Denison Rey A. Dalupang, Philippine Star
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